Sigma SD14 vs Sony A330

Below, we are looking at the Sigma SD14 and Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD14 (5MP) and A330 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SD14 was revealed 3 years prior to the A330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD14 matches up vs the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma SD14 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD14 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD14 features external dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Sigma SD14 and Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD14 against the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD14 and A330 is 59 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD14 and A330.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A330 to produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD14 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.